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Wright State University

  • LocationDayton, OH
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 9,884 students
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Wright State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life at Wright State University is served by Raider Catholics, the campus ministry based at St. John Bosco Chapel at 3650 Colonel Glenn Highway in Fairborn. The published schedule lists Mass Tuesday through Friday and twice on Sundays, with weekday confession and adoration. Chaplain Fr. Jarred Kohn is listed on the staff page with a campus minister and FOCUS missionaries, and the ministry offers Bible studies, Alpha, RCIA and a weekly Bosco Night.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Tuesday6:30 PMSt. John Bosco Chapel
  • Wednesday6:30 PMSt. John Bosco Chapel
  • Thursday12:30 PMSt. John Bosco Chapel
  • Friday3:30 PMSt. John Bosco Chapel
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. John Bosco Chapel
  • Sunday6:30 PMSt. John Bosco Chapel

Confession 2

  • Tuesday, Wednesday5:00 PMSt. John Bosco Chapel · Runs until 6:00 PM; during Adoration.
  • Thursday11:00 AMSt. John Bosco Chapel · Runs until noon; during Adoration.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday, Wednesday5:00 PMSt. John Bosco Chapel · Runs until 6:00 PM; listed under Adoration & Confession.
  • Thursday11:00 AMSt. John Bosco Chapel · Runs until noon; listed under Adoration & Confession.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Go To Mass | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
    The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
    “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
    The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
    “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
    The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
    “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
    The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
    “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
    The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
    “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
    The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
  2. Go To Confession | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-confession-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Confession Times Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm WednesDay 5:00-6:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am to Noon FRIday none”
    The ministry lists confession on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Thursday from 11:00 AM to noon, with none on Friday.
    “Confession Times Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm WednesDay 5:00-6:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am to Noon FRIday none”
    The ministry lists confession on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Thursday from 11:00 AM to noon, with none on Friday.
    “Confession Times Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm WednesDay 5:00-6:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am to Noon FRIday none”
    The ministry lists confession on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Thursday from 11:00 AM to noon, with none on Friday.
    “Confession Times Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm WednesDay 5:00-6:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am to Noon FRIday none”
    The ministry lists confession on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Thursday from 11:00 AM to noon, with none on Friday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Wright State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSt. John Bosco Catholic Chapel: 0.3 mi1Wright State University (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. John Bosco Catholic Chapel — 0.3 mi · 3650 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/copy-of-about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Inviting every member of the Wright State community to encounter, follow, and share Jesus Christ and His Church.”
      Raider Catholics states its mission is to serve the Wright State community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. John Bosco Chapel is the ministry's Catholic chapel on the Wright State campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Projects | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/projects-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “make the Catholic Chapel a more welcoming and beautiful place for students and visitors to relax while they are on-campus.”
      The ministry describes its Catholic Chapel as on campus.
    2. Go To Mass | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Everyone is welcome at the St. John Bosco Chapel!”
      The Mass is held at St. John Bosco Chapel, which the ministry says is open to anyone.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Jarred Kohn is listed as Chaplain on the staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/staff-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jarred Kohn Chaplain”
      Fr. Jarred Kohn is listed as the ministry's Chaplain; the staff page lists his email as jkohn@catholicaoc.org.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass is listed on four weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) at the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Go To Mass | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
      The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses, 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM, at the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Go To Mass | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
      The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Thursday from 11:00 AM to noon, during Adoration. Friday is listed as none.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Go To Confession | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-confession-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Times Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm WednesDay 5:00-6:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am to Noon FRIday none”
      The ministry lists confession on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Thursday from 11:00 AM to noon, with none on Friday.
      “On weekdays, Confession takes place during Adoration.”
      On weekdays, confession is held during Adoration.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Counts FOCUS, which lists Wright State University among its campuses and has missionaries on the ministry's staff, and the men's and women's Bible studies.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Staff | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/staff-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alexa Brincks FOCUS Missionary”
      FOCUS missionaries are listed on the ministry's staff page.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wright State University”
      FOCUS lists Wright State University among the campuses it serves.
    3. Join a Bible Study | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Women's Bible Studies Interested in joining a Bible study? Sign up now.”
      The ministry offers women's and men's Bible studies that students can join.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Kinds offered: RCIA, Alpha, and small Bible study groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Explore Catholicism | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/explore-catholicism · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RCIA here at the chapel is organized by our Campus Minister, John Davis.”
      RCIA is organized at the chapel by the Campus Minister, John Davis.
      “Alpha is a low-intensity, judgement free place to ask questions and share your thoughts on the big questions of life. Feel free to join us Thursdays at 7:30 at the Chapel.”
      Alpha meets at the chapel on Thursdays at 7:30.
    2. Join a Bible Study | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Women's Bible Studies Interested in joining a Bible study? Sign up now.”
      The ministry offers women's and men's Bible studies that students can join.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (12 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 3 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is offered on campus at St. John Bosco Chapel on four weekdays and twice on Sundays.
    Sources (2)
    1. Go To Mass | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday 6:30 pm WednesDay 6:30 pm Thursday 12:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm SuNday 11:00 am & 6:30 pm”
      The ministry lists Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 PM Thursday, 3:30 PM Friday, and 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Sunday.
    2. Projects | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/projects-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “make the Catholic Chapel a more welcoming and beautiful place for students and visitors to relax while they are on-campus.”
      The ministry describes its Catholic Chapel as on campus.
  • A named chaplain, a campus minister and FOCUS missionaries are listed on the ministry's staff page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/staff-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jarred Kohn Chaplain”
      Fr. Jarred Kohn is listed as the ministry's Chaplain; the staff page lists his email as jkohn@catholicaoc.org.
      “John Davis Campus Minister raidercatholicjb@gmail.com”
      John Davis is listed as Campus Minister, with the email raidercatholicjb@gmail.com.
      “Alexa Brincks FOCUS Missionary”
      FOCUS missionaries are listed on the ministry's staff page.
  • Confession is scheduled weekly on three weekdays, during Adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Go To Confession | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-confession-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Times Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm WednesDay 5:00-6:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am to Noon FRIday none”
      The ministry lists confession on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Thursday from 11:00 AM to noon, with none on Friday.
      “On weekdays, Confession takes place during Adoration.”
      On weekdays, confession is held during Adoration.

Concerns

  • The ministry's pages list no retreat or service program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Events | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bosco Nights are held every Wednesday evening during the academic year. They begin around 7:15 PM (after the 6:30 Mass in our chapel).”
      Bosco Night, a free meal and social event, is held every Wednesday during the academic year after the 6:30 PM Mass.

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The Catholic center

St. John Bosco Chapel (Raider Catholics)

  • Address: 3650 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn, Ohio 45324
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: raidercatholics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, raidercatholics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, raidercatholics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • AlphaOn campus
    Thursdays, 7:30 PM
    A low-intensity discussion program on questions of faith and life, held at the chapel.
    raidercatholics.org
  • RCIAOn campus
    Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults for those becoming Catholic, organized at the chapel by the Campus Minister.
    raidercatholics.org

Other 1

  • Ministry TeamOn campus
    A student team that organizes and leads events at the chapel with the Campus Minister.
    raidercatholics.org

Social life 1

  • Bosco NightsOn campus
    Wednesdays during the academic year, from about 7:15 PM
    A free meal and social event after the Wednesday Mass, with games, speakers and discussion.
    raidercatholics.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
    FOCUS missionaries serve the Wright State campus and are listed on the ministry's staff page.
    raidercatholics.org, focus.org
  • Women's and men's Bible studies
    Bible studies that students can sign up to join.
    raidercatholics.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Mission | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/copy-of-about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Inviting every member of the Wright State community to encounter, follow, and share Jesus Christ and His Church.”
    Raider Catholics states its mission is to serve the Wright State community.
  2. Raider Catholics | Wright State University | Fairborn, Ohioraidercatholics.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3650 Colonel Glenn Highway Fairborn, Ohio 45324”
    The ministry's address is 3650 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn, Ohio 45324.
    “3650 Colonel Glenn Highway Fairborn, Ohio 45324”
    The ministry's address is 3650 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn, Ohio 45324.
  3. Projects | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/projects-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “make the Catholic Chapel a more welcoming and beautiful place for students and visitors to relax while they are on-campus.”
    The ministry describes its Catholic Chapel as on campus.
  4. Go To Mass | Raider Catholicsraidercatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Everyone is welcome at the St. John Bosco Chapel!”
    The Mass is held at St. John Bosco Chapel, which the ministry says is open to anyone.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
53 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.42%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.68%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,536

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
7,012
Total students9,884
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,415
Cost of attendance (per year)$24,373
Median federal debt at graduation$22,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
42%
First-year retention68%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$49,500
Admission rate96%
Students receiving Pell grants34%

Value index: 47 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: catholicaoc.org, catholicaoc.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 206604
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Wright State University a Catholic college?
No. Wright State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Raider Catholics (Catholic Campus Ministry, Wright State University).
What is Wright State University’s Catholic Life Score?
81 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Wright State University?
Mass is listed at St. John Bosco Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Wright State University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Wright State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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